18 Related Articles, between 2018-07-28 and 2018-10-15

180 Israeli writers ask Netanyahu to nix Nationality Law. Novelists, poets, playwrights, screenwriters and others urge the prime minister and members of Knesset to cancel the controversial Nationality Law and amend the Surrogacy Law, which 'are part of a long list of actions by the various Israeli governments that have unjustly penalized the most excluded and disadvantaged sectors in both Jewish and Israeli society.' >>

As Knesset winter session begins, PM appears poised to call early elections. With squabbling ministers, a looming deadline for contentious legislation and a possible corruption indictment, signs are growing Netanyahu will call a vote ahead of schedule >>

Benny Gantz is back in headquarters. If Gantz wins enough Knesset seats in the upcoming elections, the former army chief of staff could guarantee Netanyahu's reelection >>

Early elections in the air as Knesset faces bills on loyalty, draft and damage control. The main task of the governing coalition will be to pass the military conscription bill, while Netanyahu must also meet two promises he made before the summer recess >>

Early elections in the air as Knesset faces contentious bills. The main task of the governing coalition will be to pass the military conscription bill, while Netanyahu must also meet two promises he made before the summer recess >>

First day of Knesset overshadowed by talk of elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu devoted his 40-minute speech at the festive opening of the session by listing his government’s diplomatic, security and economic accomplishments. >>

Give Netanyahu one-third of the Knesset: The ship of fools needs a captain. What a beautiful dream, and not even an exaggerated one, however there is no such thing as 'just Netanyahu,' because even if he were to get a sweeping majority in the next elections, he comes as a package deal >>

MK Zouheir Bahloul resigns over Nationality Law. Zionist Union member quits Knesset, saying it has 'become the private estate of Netanyahu and his cohorts,' adding, 'it's better for me to escape before this ship sinks. It may still remain above water, but I won't be on it.' >>

Netanyahu convenes Knesset panel dedicated to solving Druze protest for second time. Committee discusses challenges posed to a government plan to strengthen the Druze community ■ Panel was set up in wake of major protest over nation-state law >>

Netanyahu says Likud aiming for 40 mandates in next elections. Speaking at a conference in Ramat Gan of Likud local election candidates, PM says 35 mandates would also be a ‘reasonable’ increase on his party's current 30-seat hold in the Knesset, while indicating that the 2019 elections may be held ahead of schedule; 'I don’t know exactly when they will take place.' >>

Netanyahu says Likud party aiming to take 40 Knesset seats in next election. Prime minister tells candidates for upcoming local votes they will 'strengthen the power of Likud throughout the country' >>

Netanyahu seeks to take one-third of the Knesset in next elections. Likud, the Knesset's largest party, currently has 30 of 120 seats, a showing the PM says will be improved upon in elections that must be held by November 2019 >>

Netanyahu: New conscription bill or new elections. PM gives Knesset two weeks to pass law; if not, the target for an election date is in mid-February >>

Netanyahu's Likud party continues to slide in new poll for Knesset election. Ruling party would receive 30 seats, down five from a similar poll held three months ago; Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid would become second-largest party >>

Thorny legislation foreshadows early elections as Knesset winter session begins. 3 contentious religion-and-state hot potatoes threaten to break up the government and spur a national poll. That might be just what Netanyahu wants >>